introduction to an essay?

Question

im wrighting a research paper on fashion in the 1940s and i cant think of a way to wright the introduction with out sounding like a baffoon. help. this is my opening sentence "Women’s fashion was changed forever in 1939 by the start of world war two." pardon the spelling please

Answer 1

Your introduction is like a road map for your essay. It should contain two parts: your topic (fashion in the 1940's) and your analysis or explanation of your topic. One of your topics could be that it was affected by WWII, but you should probably think of a few more. Every topic in your essay should be reflected in the introduction. Likewise, every topic in your introduction should be covered in your essay. It helps to draw a map on a scratch paper to see how your thesis will connect to your analysis. You essay should also parallel its introduction in the way you present your topics, e.g. "An analysis of barn owl flight behavior reveals two kinds of flight patterns: patterns related to hunting prey and patterns related to courtship." Your essay paragraphs should first describe patterns related to hunting prey, then secondly, patterns related to courtship. Your introduction should make a claim or assertion, provide topics that support your assertion and then provide the order in which you will present them. hope that helps, -r.



p.s. you should also write you introduction in the active voice, i.e. "In 1939, the start of WWII changed fashion forever." The example you provide is passive.

Answer 2

Why was woman's fashion changed by start of World War two? This is important to add to the introduction. An introduction just quickly outlines what will be in the main body of the paper. So, all you so is give a quick general outline of what is in the body of your paper. Now, are you sure that fashion was changed in Amercica by the begginning of world war two, or was it later in the war? After all we did not get involved with the war intill 1942 in Dec of that year when the japenise bomber Peal Harbor. When we entered the war, women had to take over the many jobs which men who went to war could no longer fill. This created a turn to overalls as "fashion". Plus, we were on rationing, the euopean countries were not concerned with dress making or high fashion as they were much more concerned with just staying alive and feeding their families. We then entered a depression following world war two which displaced many Americans and starved millions. We barely survived let alone were highly concerned with high fashion.



Now, the 1920"s indeed changed fashion. this was the onset of proabition and the "Swinging twenties". Skirts were raised, blouses were lowered showing riske' views of the bosem and legs. This outraged many who were just shocked and appalled that women would so show their bodies.



All I am really saying is to just briefy outling in the introduction what is going to be in the main body of your paper and to be absolutly sure of your facts as this is not a subjective paper but a research paper. Don't stress this so much dear, and follow up at the end with a conclusion which basically is a repeat of your introduction. easy.



Listen, some of these examples are good. however, whatever you put in the introduction HAS to be in the body of your paper too. So, if you put anything about the french revolution you HAVE to have that included in the body as well. The introduction is after all an introduction to the main body of your paper. Therefor it stands to reason you can't just interject whatever you please into the introduction and not have a corresponding section in the body of the paper regardless of how minor it may seem.



Good luck with your paper.

Answer 3

How about, "In 1939, at the beginning of World War II, women's fashion was changed forever."



"Changed forever" is a pretty strong statement. What is the theme of your essay? That women started wearing pants as a result of the fashions derived from uniforms? Then I think that statement would fit.



Or how about "The beginning of World War II heralded a major change in women's fashion."



Just winging it here...

Answer 4

Yes please use spell check. It's "writing".



Anyway... that's a good start... though I would change it to "In 1939 the world of women's fashion was forever changed by the start of World War II."



IF this is a thesis you should then continue on w/ your reasons (3 or more) as to why you think this and then explain your reasons in each of the following paragraphs.

Answer 5

Your opening sentence isn't too bad! Maybe something like: "Throughout history, world events have influenced fashion, from the French Revolution to the . Never was this connection more pronounced, however, than with the revolution in fashion that began with the first volley of World War II."

Answer 6

Have you even wondered when womens fashion was changed forever, and marked womens clothing on the map? It was changed in the year 1939...

Answer 7

The start of WWII changed women's fashion forever. In 1939...

Answer 8

Few changes in women's fashion had as much impact as the one that occurred with the onset of World War II.

Answer 9

this site should help you get started and you might add something about the general mood, & the Big Band Era's influences thereof. good luck